About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Role: Senior Data Research Analyst

The Location: Mumbai

The Team: The Global Data Management (GDM) team within the Global Index Management & Production Group (IMPG).

The Impact: IMPG has intensive operational processes to manage and validate both internal and external market data, allowing analysts to act on those events in a timely and informed manner. Accuracy and timing are two keys to the success of daily data management and index

The Senior EG Data Research Analyst is responsible for the acquisition, management and quality of a variety of ESG related data items used for the production and maintenance of S&P Dow Jones-branded indices.

The successful candidate will be expected to set the standard in carrying out tasks associated with the management of ESG data used for the production and maintenance of indices, setting an example for more junior analysts to follow.

Additionally, the Senior ESG Data Research Analyst is responsible for a wide range of data points across global markets and may be required to make presentations to Index Committees on matters impacting the maintenance and particularly the rebalancing of S&P DJI global indices, making in-depth knowledge of their product line essential.

What’s in it for you:

The Senior ESG Data Research Analyst role is a part of the GDM team, which is central to SPDJI’s overall vision and mission to onboard and manage all kinds of data requirements for the development and maintenance of S&P Dow Jones branded indices. The group works closely with other departmental groups (Index Managers, Market Managers, Index Calculation & Distribution, Data Operations and Solutions) and across the firm (Technology, Product Management, Research & Development, etc) to implement the IMPG agenda and benefit from the substantial resources and expertise available within the SPDJI organization.

As a Senior ESG Data Research Analyst, you will work collaboratively with a wide range of data points, indices and other products across global markets. You must be able to analyze and implement complex data processes and calculation methodology and solve non-routine problems on an on-going basis.

Responsibilities:

The Senior ESG Data Research Analyst will be a subject matter expert w.r.t. climate data, product involvement and screening, sustainable goal development, etc and act as a catalyst of change and drive data transformation initiatives to unlock efficiencies and lend scale to ESG data operations and act as an escalation point for more junior team members within the team and support the team leader.

In addition, the Senior ESG Data Research Analyst will be:

• Responsible for onboarding and management of 3rd party ESG vendor datasets into S&P and Dow Jones production platforms and designing/implementing data quality framework to ensure consistency and accuracy of data and making sure its fit for purpose for index construction/maintenance.

• Take complete ownership of ESG datasets, and partner with relevant stakeholders throughout the onboarding lifecycle and management of data thereon, engage with vendors to fix data gaps/inconsistencies, collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate end use, work with DOS/IT to build/enhance systems to help manage data better and last but not the least, work with client coverage teams to help service clients better and improve customer experience.

• Demonstrate organizational skills by ensuring that processes for the capture, quality screen and presentation of all underlying data (including but not limited to ESG) used for calculation and maintenance of S&P and Dow Jones branded indices, are completed in time for their delivery to end clients or for use in the further calculation or rebalancing of indices.

• Work with a global team, including but not limited to, Product Management, R&D, IT specialists, and ESG vendors to support research into companies' climate risk/sustainability profiles based on various financial and climate-related indicators.

• Take responsibility for the management and maintenance of high profile ESG data sets, acting as a SPOC and subject matter expert and displaying in-depth knowledge of our product lines.

• Make presentations of original, non-routine nature to internal stakeholders to corroborate underlying data changes contributing to index level changes (compositions/weightings, etc) to facilitate decision making by index committees. Decisions reached by the committee determine index composition and drive asset allocations.

• Provide timely and accurate responses to enquiries from internal groups and external clients, through our CXT teams.

• Liaise with data vendors (S&P Global Sustainable1 and Trucost in particular) to understand data structure and definitions, incorporating this knowledge into our data management processes.

• Lead innovation/efficiency initiatives through continuous process improvements, process re-engineering, automation to bring in economies of scale and improve productivity.

• Producing documentation and specifications for the logic used in rules and intermediate storage solutions, working with technology teams to ensure all requirements are clear and ready to be migrated to permanent IT solutions, where appropriate, collaborate with business analysts (DOS) on user testing, documenting results as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in sustainability or equivalent finance-related degrees.

• Background on climate change models/screening data/EU Taxonomy is a clear advantage.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in ESG data operations, including but not limited to Environmental data, Product Involvement data, ESG Ratings, SFDR/TCFD, SDG, etc

• Proficient in MS office. Experience in SQL/Python would be good to have.

• Prior experience with data management or an equivalent domain, requiring strict adherence to SLA’s, delivery timelines and data quality.

• Adept at stakeholder management and multi-tasking.

• Has lead data transformation/data efficiency initiatives to accelerate end to end data delivery and improve client experience.

• In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate…

• Analytical skills with strong attention to details

• Self-starter with good problem-solving skills

• Takes ownership and drives decision making

• Fast learner and logical thinker (out of the box)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Anticipate problems and opportunities, and adapt to new challenges

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a collaborative global team environment

• Must be able to accomplish assignments/tasks with little or no supervision

• Must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and be able to display excellent customer service skills

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indic e s

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji .

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), DTMGOP202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 304280

Posted On: 2024-07-09

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India